'Cakefished!' Woman left fuming after an $85 cake order disaster
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Ordering a custom cake can be a gamble–will it live up to your expectations? Unfortunately for one Sydney woman, her recent birthday cake experience went horribly wrong in a case of what she calls 'cakefishing'.
If you haven't heard the term before, cakefishing refers to a situation where you order a cake expecting it to look like the baker's photo, only to end up with something completely different– just like being catfished on a dating app.
‘I've just had the worst experience from a cake maker,’ the woman said. She explained that she placed an order for her mother's birthday cake after seeing a stunning photo on the baker's social media. The picture showed an elegant two-tier cake with intricate piping, a handcrafted floral topper, and decorative sugar balls cascading down the side. She happily paid $85 for the creation.
But when the cake arrived, she was shocked by the differences. The amateurish piping was sloppy and uneven, the fonts didn't match the order, the topper was missing, and the overall look was more basic buttercream than refined fondant.
While some in the social media group felt $85 was reasonable, most rallied behind the woman, calling it a classic scam. 'I'd be furious too!' one person replied. Another joked, 'That takes the cake!' In the end, the woman just ‘wrote it off as a loss’ and laughed at her experience.
Ordering a custom cake is not always a piece of cake! Granted, beautiful custom bakes are in vogue, but beware, the road to an exquisite cake can be riddled with pitfalls. Inconsistencies between the design presented and the final product can be a common issue due to a discrepancy in a baker's skills and their advertisement. Despite drooling over fancy cake designs on websites or social media pages, what ends up being delivered can sometimes be a stark contrast.
At the end of the day, ordering a custom cake might be fraught with potential problems, but the satisfaction of seeing your dream cake come to life can be an unparalleled joy! To avoid the trap of ‘cakefishing’, always ensuring clear communication, setting realistic expectations, and verifying a baker's credentials can make a world of difference. It's all about doing your homework, tasting plenty of cakes and choosing wisely. Because cake matters–it's a sweet highlight of any celebration!
So what's the lesson here? Always put an extra effort to look in a baker's portfolio, read reviews, and ask for photos of past work before placing an order. And if you end up deceived, call them out on it! Have you ever been ‘cakefished’ or had a cake order go horribly wrong? Share your funny cake stories in the comments below!
If you haven't heard the term before, cakefishing refers to a situation where you order a cake expecting it to look like the baker's photo, only to end up with something completely different– just like being catfished on a dating app.
‘I've just had the worst experience from a cake maker,’ the woman said. She explained that she placed an order for her mother's birthday cake after seeing a stunning photo on the baker's social media. The picture showed an elegant two-tier cake with intricate piping, a handcrafted floral topper, and decorative sugar balls cascading down the side. She happily paid $85 for the creation.
But when the cake arrived, she was shocked by the differences. The amateurish piping was sloppy and uneven, the fonts didn't match the order, the topper was missing, and the overall look was more basic buttercream than refined fondant.
The advertised cake (left), while she received a different-looking one (right). Image: Facebook
While some in the social media group felt $85 was reasonable, most rallied behind the woman, calling it a classic scam. 'I'd be furious too!' one person replied. Another joked, 'That takes the cake!' In the end, the woman just ‘wrote it off as a loss’ and laughed at her experience.
Ordering a custom cake is not always a piece of cake! Granted, beautiful custom bakes are in vogue, but beware, the road to an exquisite cake can be riddled with pitfalls. Inconsistencies between the design presented and the final product can be a common issue due to a discrepancy in a baker's skills and their advertisement. Despite drooling over fancy cake designs on websites or social media pages, what ends up being delivered can sometimes be a stark contrast.
At the end of the day, ordering a custom cake might be fraught with potential problems, but the satisfaction of seeing your dream cake come to life can be an unparalleled joy! To avoid the trap of ‘cakefishing’, always ensuring clear communication, setting realistic expectations, and verifying a baker's credentials can make a world of difference. It's all about doing your homework, tasting plenty of cakes and choosing wisely. Because cake matters–it's a sweet highlight of any celebration!
So what's the lesson here? Always put an extra effort to look in a baker's portfolio, read reviews, and ask for photos of past work before placing an order. And if you end up deceived, call them out on it! Have you ever been ‘cakefished’ or had a cake order go horribly wrong? Share your funny cake stories in the comments below!
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